Re: Harrup migration from Europe (UK)

I remember reading this 30 years ago, so let's check it first, before getting all excited! A ‘History of Surnames’ book suggests the Harrop name came from ‘de Harrop’ France, with the first English Harrops and all the various spellings - Hairop, Harroppe, Harrup, Harrip - settling in a valley called ‘Hare-hop’ in Northumberland, England. There is also a place called Harrogate, up from Manchester, heading towards Northumberland, which may have been named for the Harrop or Harrod family. Our family line comes from Oldham, Manchester. Lancashire England and four brothers came to South Australia in about 1865. Love to hear from you, even though we are 'op' Juniris Harrop,Coo-eeing from cold Ballarat. thejuniris@hotmail.com